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BJ53 TXV

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,732 mi
Last recorded52,732 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 52,732 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 48,826 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,725 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,762 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,613 miles

both rear shock absobers corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside chassis leg corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,217 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,034 miles

front flexi ferrules corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,830 miles

both rear tyre treads outer edges starting to crack/split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,758 miles

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Fail 3 Sep 2008 21,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,466 miles

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,358 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BJ53 TXV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 TXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ53 TXV registered?

BJ53 TXV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 TXV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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